Assistant Store Manager

Assistant Store Manager – Albany, GA

Auto Zone’s store team is the frontline of WOW! customer service, ensuring that customers find the right parts and solutions for their automotive needs. Store employees maintain well‑stocked inventory, assist customers with product selection, and provide expert advice to enhance the shopping experience. They play a vital role in driving sales, maintaining store operations, and fostering a positive, knowledgeable retail environment.

• Assist the Store Manager in recruiting, supervising, scheduling, training, and developing store personnel to maintain a high‑performance team.
• Ensure clear and effective communication with employees and customers, fostering a positive, engaging environment.
• Help meet sales targets, maintain accurate inventory levels, and optimize cash flow to drive store performance.
• Take responsibility for store operations, ensuring efficient workflows and compliance with company standards when the Store Manager or Commercial Sales Manager is absent.
• Ensure customers receive WOW! service, resolve concerns proactively, and transform complaints into positive experiences.
• Lead company initiatives to maximize productivity, training, and retention of high‑performing employees while maintaining operational efficiency through effective merchandising and a clean, organized, visually appealing store environment.
• Enforce personal protective equipment (PPE) use, promote workplace safety, and assist in risk management activities.
• Support budgeting efforts, analyze Profit & Loss statements, and monitor expense controls to maximize profitability.

• Basic automotive parts knowledge.
• Proven leadership experience with strong communication, decision‑making, and sales‑driving skills.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Thrives in fast‑paced environments while driving operational excellence and team engagement.
• Capable of fostering a positive work culture focused on development and results.
• Proficient in managing, analyzing, and reconciling Profit & Loss statements.
• Ability to lift, load, and deliver merchandise with attention to safety and accuracy.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs arise.

• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively in both Spanish and English.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification is preferred.

• Competitive pay
• Unrivaled company culture
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Exclusive discounts and perks, including an Auto Zone in‑store discount
• 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
• Auto Zoners Living Well Program for free mental health support
• Opportunities for career growth
• Paid time off
• Life, and short‑ and long‑term disability insurance options
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
• Tuition reimbursement

Auto Zone is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We proudly support Veterans, active‑duty service members, reservists, National Guard, and military families.

An applicant’s criminal record is not a disqualification from employment and will be considered individually based on factors such as the nature of the offense, time elapsed since the offense, and other relevant information, as required by applicable laws.

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